by Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY

by Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY

Samuel L. Jackson loved The Grandmaster so much that his name is now in the title.

After seeing the Hong Kong kung fu film at the New York premiere on Aug. 13, Jackson added his name as an official supporter. Martin Scorsese had offered the same official supporter role after the movie left the director "mesmerized."

With the support of the Hollywood titans, the official title for the film to be released August 23 -- listed on all marketing materials -- will read: Martin Scorsese and Samuel L. Jackson Present: The Grandmaster.

The film, distributed by The Weinstein Company, is directed by Wong Kar Wai and stars Tony Leung, Ziyi Zhang and Chang Chen.

"The Grandmaster is a wild ride and an expertly crafted martial arts film," Jackson said in a release obtained by USA TODAY. "I was blown away by Tony Leung and Ziyi Zhang's performances, and needless to say by Wong Kar Wai's direction."

"He's a living legend who I've admired for ages," Jackson added of the director, who helmed 2007's My Blueberry Nights. "And it's a true honor to lend my support alongside Martin Scorsese."

The Weinstein Company co-chairman Harvey Weinstein said in a release that Jackson's support was an "astounding show of prestige and a dream come true, to say the least."

"I stand with Wong Kar Wai in stating that we are beyond thrilled to have Sam's support," he added.